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district attorney legal assistant
wilmington,nc,28412
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SALARY GRADE:  Flat Rated This position is permanent, part-time, 20 hours per week. The Office of the District Attorney, Prosecutorial District 6, seeks a qualified candidate to provide legal support services to the prosecutors in the New Hanover County office. Duties include but are not limited to the following: answer phones; assist the public; type correspondence; prepare legal documents; prepare files; assist victims and witnesses understand and prepare for court; gather information to assist in the prosecution of cases; preparing felony cases by reading case files, examining files and digital evidence for proper reports, determining sufficient evidence for prosecution, and identify areas lacking in information; and other duties as assigned.    Knowledge of: court system and procedures; legal terminology; and community resources to refer victims and witnesses. Skill in: Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint; accurately typing 35-40 wpm; and answering a multi-line telephone system. Ability to: interview to elicit information from victims and witnesses to assure appropriate services; coordinate and schedule the daily operations of the victim and witness program; manage the court appearances of victims and witnesses to ensure their presence in the courtroom when needed; communicate orally and in writing with persons of diverse backgrounds; establish and maintain effective working relationships with law enforcement officers, officials of related agencies and the general public; and calmly handle stressful situations.  Graduation from high school or high school equivalency certificate and two (2) years of legal secretarial experience. Management Preference At least 3 years' experience in legal, judicial, law enforcement or investigative work.  Experience with computer and cellphone forensic programs is preferred.    Attach cover letter and résumé. INSTRUCTIONS: Applicants must complete an on-line application by clicking the above APPLY link. Mailed or faxed applications will not be accepted. Before applying, please read the Online Employment Application Guide for instructions on creating your profile and applying for specific postings. It is important your application includes all of your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application to receive proper credit. Résumés are not accepted in lieu of fully completed applications. * NOTE* Many job postings require certain documents be attached to an application. Verify your application is complete and uploaded documents are attached to your application before submitting it. Applications may not be altered after they have been submitted. Carefully review the FAQs if you experience difficulty with the application process or attaching documents. For technical issues with applications or attachments, call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627.   All NC Judicial Branch agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers. The North Carolina Judicial Branch participates in E-Verify, an internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from the US Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility. To learn more, click on these links: E-Verify Participation E-Verify Participation (Spanish) Right to Work Right to Work (Spanish) Charmaine J. Leeks NC Administrative Office of the Courts Human Resources Division https://www.nccourts.gov/about/about-judicial-branch/careers

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